Two arrested after bike enters Vice President’s convoy in Kerala capital

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan during the graduation ceremony of Sree Uthradom Thirunal Academy of Medical Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram on September 27, 2026. | Photo Credit: @VPIndia/X via PTI Photo

Two people were arrested after a motorcycle allegedly rammed into Vice President CP Radhakrishnan’s convoy near Kovalam during his visit to Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala on Sunday (September 27, 2026).

The Kanjiramkulam police identified the accused as Ashkar and Nadirsha, both hailing from Vallakkadav.

According to the police, the incident took place around 4.30 pm when the Vice President was returning to the airport after attending the graduation ceremony of the Sree Uthradom Thirunal Academy of Medical Sciences (SUT) at the Balaramapuram Convention Centre.

The motorcycle, which was reportedly traveling from the Thiruvallam side towards Kovalam, approached the Vice President’s convoy near Kovalam.

Security personnel tried in vain to stop the motorcycle as the riders allegedly entered the convoy and then fled the scene. Acting on information from security personnel, the police launched an inspection and traced the two men to Kanjiramkulam.

Security flaw under scrutiny

The Kanjiramkulam police subsequently arrested the two men. Both were allegedly under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident.

An investigation into the incident is ongoing. Police are also probing the circumstances that led to the security lapse that caused the motorcycle to approach the vice president’s motorcade.

Published – 28 Sep 2026 14:26 IST